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Beef, oils, and vegetables lead rise in food costs despite stable inflation

Beef, oils, and vegetables lead rise in food costs despite stable inflation

Source: © Student Village The Gen Z Economy Report: Cash, Culture and Clout, is a new research report on how young people in South Africa earn, spend, save and think about money

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Daybreak Foods enters business rescue

Daybreak Foods enters business rescue

21 May 2025

April's CPI inflation ticks up with surge in food and drink prices, says Stats SA

April's CPI inflation ticks up with surge in food and drink prices, says Stats SA

21 May 2025

Source: © 123rf The PGMs and gold industries account for the biggest declines ( 9.9% and 11.1% year-on-year (yo-y), respectively) in the March 2025 mining production statistics

Declines for PGMS and gold industries in Q1 2025

16 May 2025

Online webinar: Navigating economic stagnation in South Africa

Online webinar: Navigating economic stagnation in South Africa

North-West University (NWU) 15 May 2025

Source: Coface.

Moody's upgrade boosts Cape Town's credit rating close to South Africa’s sovereign level

14 May 2025

Source: GCIS. SA President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Ramaphosa backs Africa-led development at CEO Forum

13 May 2025

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Unemployment climbs to 32.9% in 2025 Q1

13 May 2025

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Global conference calls for action on women’s financial inclusion under G20 framework

8 May 2025

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South Africa launches Transformation Fund to drive economic inclusivity

7 May 2025

Fuel price relief: petrol and diesel costs to decrease in May

Fuel price relief: petrol and diesel costs to decrease in May

5 May 2025

Source: Reuters.

South African factory mood sours sharply in April, Absa PMI shows

5 May 2025

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PwC's AI findings highlight potential 15% uplift in global economy by 2035

30 Apr 2025

Source: Reuters.

Brics vs. Trump: Brics nations discuss shared response to Trump trade policies

30 Apr 2025

The unseen struggles of the gig economy

The unseen struggles of the gig economy

Adcorp 29 Apr 2025

From mobile banking to digital democracy: Technology helps economic freedom

From mobile banking to digital democracy: Technology helps economic freedom

Vivian Herbst, BET Software 25 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf Treasury has announced that no VAT increase will take place on 1 May as scheduled

VAT to remain at 15% as government withdraws 1 May increase

24 Apr 2025

Source: © Anglo American Kumba Anglo American has had a strong start to the financial year with copper and iron ore the star performers for the first quarter ended 31 March 2025

Copper and iron ore give Anglo American a strong start to the year

24 Apr 2025

Source: © Capitec Bank Capitec has, for the financial year ending 28 February 2025, reported a 30% increase in headline earnings to R13.7bn. Gerrie Fourie, chief executive officer of Capitec attributes this to the bank's solid foundations for long-term growth, powered by its scalable technology and diversified business model

Diversification of services sees Capitec grow headline earnings by 30%

23 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied. Prof Nara Monkam, Chair in Municipal Finance at the African Tax Institute (ATI).

Empowering Africa’s cities: The case for fiscal autonomy and financial expertise

Nara Monkam 23 Apr 2025

Guideline to apply for R500m Spaza Shop Support Fund

Guideline to apply for R500m Spaza Shop Support Fund

22 Apr 2025

South African retail trade sales show 3.9% growth

South African retail trade sales show 3.9% growth

17 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied. Boxwood Property COO, Sarah Divaris.

Cape Town inner city development opportunity lies in regeneration

16 Apr 2025

Standard Bank partners with Sixty60 for up to 40% back

Standard Bank partners with Sixty60 for up to 40% back

16 Apr 2025

Source: © 123rf Although the production data for March will only be released in May, the figures for January and February suggest a notable quarterly decline for mining production in the first quarter of 2025

Mining production decline points to Q1 2025 contraction

16 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied.

Cape Town, the global city: What lessons can we learn as a country?

Mike Abel 15 Apr 2025

Boost employee morale with financial support during tough times

Boost employee morale with financial support during tough times

15 Apr 2025

No relief for grant recipients, hikes loom and food prices remain unaffordable

No relief for grant recipients, hikes loom and food prices remain unaffordable

Naledi Sikhakhane 14 Apr 2025

Source: Hotel Verde. Hotel Verde, Africa’s greenest hotel, exemplifies sustainable infrastructure and green job creation in South Africa’s tourism and construction sectors.

Green infrastructure and jobs: South Africa’s plan for a brighter economic future

Teboho Makhabane 11 Apr 2025

#BizTrends2025: Discovery - Visa: 2025 the year of returning to the office

#BizTrends2025: Discovery - Visa: 2025 the year of returning to the office

Danette Breitenbach 10 Apr 2025

Source: World Economic Forum.

#G20: Mazzucato appointed as SA's strategic planner for global economic growth

9 Apr 2025

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